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Yamaha Tech Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.

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Old 5th July 2007
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XT600e starter doesn't!

The starter switch on my 2001 XT600e gradually stops making clean contact. I open it up and clean the points which fixes the problem until next time.
My first question - "Isn't this an unnecessary complicated switch?" The circuit through the switch spring seems to give an excellent opportunity for a short!
Second question - "Has anyone fitted any other kind of starter switch?"
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The starter switch on my 2001 XT600e gradually stops making clean contact. I open it up and clean the points which fixes the problem until next time.
My first question - "Isn't this an unnecessary complicated switch?" The circuit through the switch spring seems to give an excellent opportunity for a short!
Second question - "Has anyone fitted any other kind of starter switch?"
Its just a simple low voltage contact switch, you can replace it with anything you like.
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